Republic of Myr

The Republic of Myr, is the oldest of surviving nations before the Vala Eruption and the following tsunamis. It mainly consist of human inhabitants, as well as some tritons and dragonborns. Its capital and largest town is Norne.

History
The Republic of Myr was originally known as Myrsdale, after its founder Myrian. Between 1120 BS and the 1100s, the dale was often invaded by adventurers and mercenaries, often coming north from the north and the islands to the south, who would proclaim themselves "Lord" of the dale. . At some point before the 1100s BS, under the rule of Orimmon, the dale was renamed to Orimyr and then, by Elmaer Oraun, back to Myrsdale.

In the 1000s BS, Jorvin the Dark seized the dale and renamed it Jorvin's Dale. Jorvin then hired Durl Halfaxe to construct a road from Norne to the mountain of Dragon's Reach. This was done in an attempt to attract trade from the north; while doing so, he attempted to loot the dragon's hoard in Dragon's Reach. During this endeavour, Jorvin, Halfaxe and their forces were killed by powerful magic from within the lair. After Jorvin's fall the dale's name reverted back to Myrsdale.

In 456 BS, the islands to the south invaded and conquered Myrsdale in the second inter-dale war, but his forces were soon defeated. After the misfortunes of the neighboring islands, which was in a relative state of chaos after the war it started, Myrsdale began to thrive and became one of the biggest ports into the Dales.

Following the actions of the island to annex or outright invade various dales, they struck an alliance with them, restored the Standing Stone of Sorin's Gate, and eventually establish a leadership in a new republic renaming their nation to Myr.

Government
Myr is ruled by the Seven Burghers, who are the wealthiest people in the country, and each holds his or her position until death or opting to step down.

The burghers levies a "small" tax upon the people and uses this money for road and port maintenance as well as other community services. They are also bestowed with the power to pass new laws, although this is rare. As of now, the dale is under the same rule of law used in Jorvin's time.

Culture
Inhabitants here are known as Myrian and as now, are primarily farmers and foresters.

They are generally tolerant to outsiders, including new goods and ideas, tight-lipped around strangers however, and often give outsiders the impression they are dim-witted. Overall they are a quiet and confidant people, who garnered centuries of prosperity and wealth.

Despite being invaded in the years prior to 1256 AS, by this time, they have still mostly kept its "oldblood" farming families from its founding days, such as Brondas, Dyzur, Mumfyrd and Routhgaer.

Notable Locations
Capital City


 * Norne

Towns


 * Sorin's Gate


 * Kioryn

Fort


 * Fort Dol'i